Bolivians carry adorned human skulls asking for favors in the Ñatitas festival in La Paz

Hundreds of Bolivian devotees have arrived at the municipal cemetery of La Paz carrying human skulls adorned with flowers for the Ñatitas festival

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Former Bolivian president Morales claims he survived assassination attempt

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World - The Guardian - October 27

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World - The Guardian - October 28

A Bolivian artist carves faces of the departed onto Day of the Dead bread

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Tech - Wired - November 1

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Business - Inc. - October 22

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India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights

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Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere

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DNA testing reveals skull found in a wall belonged to teen who died 150 years ago

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Supporters of Bolivian ex-president Evo Morales take about 20 soldiers hostage

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